3, see text Pristella is a genus of fish in the family Characidae.

It was formerly a monotypic taxon only containing Pristella maxillaris, but in 2019 a second species, Pristella ariporo, was described.

[1] Until 2019, Pristella was a monotypic genus, but P. ariporo was described in 2019.

Additionally, Hyphessobrycon axelrodi may belong in Pristella due to its conical teeth, but further genetic studies are needed to confirm this.

[1] There are currently 3 described species:[1][2]